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Since releasing his first book in 2008, Robert Renteria has been a force advocating for youth to help them stay in school and make positive choices. In the following excerpt from his first book, Robert shares the moment he saw where his father had died, fourteen years after he had abandoned the family in search of drugs and alcohol. See where Robert's story began and how tough situations from your past can pave the way to giving back to others in need.

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Amidst the voices in song, and the smell of spaghetti and meatballs, a silence lingered. It blanketed the walls and hovered over the card game. Angelica Harris shares a scene from her life that plays out too frequently in homes across the country: the moment abuse is discovered.

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Based on dozens of intensive interviews with parents, clinical psychologists, teachers, and more, Melting Down is the fictional story of Benjamin, a boy diagnosed with Asperger’s disorder and additional challenging behavior. From the time Benjamin is a toddler, he knows he is different: he doesn’t understand social and emotional cues, does not know how to play with his sister or other children, and dislikes making eye contact. And his tantrums are not like normal tantrums; they’re meltdowns that will eventually make regular schooling—and day-to-day life—impossible. Told from Benjamin’s perspective, Melting Down gives a…